That's similar to how I deal with writer's block: just write for five minutes without picking up my pen. It can be absolute drivel but it's at least raw materia

That's similar to how I deal with writer's block: just write for five minutes without picking up my pen. It can be absolute drivel but it's at least raw material that can be edited (a much easier task) into a finished product. Same thing for analysis paralysis while coding: just write something. Anything. I can refactor it or even throw it out later.